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The TOTO Washlet is Japan's greatest gift to civilization. They start from around $400. Power is likely a problem in the US, I suspect. Japanese bathrooms have

by donw 5y ago

The TOTO Washlet is Japan's greatest gift to civilization. They start from around $400. Power is likely a problem in the US, I suspect. Japanese bathrooms have GFCI plugs right behind the toilet, and I don't recall that being common in the US.

esalman 5y ago
A $30 accessory like this[1] is enough. [1] https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B076G9M9JG?psc=1 https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B076G9M9JG?psc=1
sjg007 5y ago
It’s not common but not crazy expensive to add.
- lotsofpulp 5y ago
  A GFCI outlet behind a toilet would be at least $1k if not a few thousand unless there is an existing outlet between the studs above where you want it. There would be electrical, drywall, and maybe even plumbing work since most toilets are in cramped areas and I would expect possibly needing to move them.
  - sjg007 5y ago
    Maybe that seems high. I paid $200.
    - lotsofpulp 5y ago
      I imagine that was just making a hole and running wire straight down. If the outlet is on the other side of the sink and walls need to be cut and studs drilled through, the costs should rise quickly. I figure even the electrical permit might cost $100 alone. My experience is limited to high cost of living areas though.
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  - kasey_junk 5y ago
    I’m in Chicago, not the land of cheap contractors normally and was quoted $250 for a full install.
    - lotsofpulp 5y ago
      Wow, I had an electrician run a wire from the circuit breaker in my garage along on the garage floor to create an on the wall (not even in the wall) outlet 15 feet away for a chest freezer and it was $250. No wall work at all. And that was summer 2020 prices. I doubt I could even get one to come out for a small job like that right now. I am on the west coast.
      - kadoban 5y ago
        At the low end (of job size), I think a lot of things cost about the same, since you're really paying for them to just get there and talk through what you want.
  - MerelyMortal 5y ago
    It's likely that most houses, especially ones built in the last 30 years in the US, will have a nearby option. My house was built about 15 years ago, and there's a light switch by my toilet, so I could run off of that. There is also an outlet in another room that shares a wall by the toilet, so that would be an option too. I don't have experience with GFCI (which I imagine is probably code-required around wet areas), but running a regular outlet off of another one is super easy if one is technically (and safety) competent.
    - avidiax 5y ago
      That's what I did. Added a GFCI outlet below the light switch with an old work box. Hardest part was cramming all the wiring back in. Have a short extension cord to snake to the bidet. I don't think my landlord would even notice, since it blends so well, and now it powers a toothbrush charger as well. Plumbing is a non-issue, since you just split the toilet feed with a T-joint included in the kit.
- lifeplusplus 5y ago
  Your comment in other post is so true... very important point! "I've found that for this to be effective you have to cut out distractions like FB, Twitter, youtube, reddit, HN, video games, etc..."
lotsofpulp 5y ago
I would not be able to justify anything more than a stream of tap temperature water for my butt.
- DaiPlusPlus 5y ago
  Once you’ve tried the blow-drying, hot-water, steerable jets and pre-heated seat you never go back. Contemporary western toilets feel barbaric in comparison. No joke.
  - lotsofpulp 5y ago
    I have tried them in Japan, but the cost: benefit ratio is off for me.
    - MerelyMortal 5y ago
      FYI anyone who wants to try one and is flying through Honolulu: The Honolulu airport has fancy public bidets on the second floor in the less-traveled areas near the private clubs.
    - anarticle 5y ago
      Consider you're riding it daily. You've likely spent more on less useful things.
      - lotsofpulp 5y ago
        I do “ride” it daily. I just have never thought I need even more convenience or comfort than I already have from my $40 bidet. I need it for a few seconds then provide water, I wipe dry, and leave the bathroom.
  - city41 5y ago
    I had them at my last job and sure they're very nice. But honestly the water only ones are totally fine.

by donw 5y ago

esalman 5y ago

A $30 accessory like this[1] is enough. [1] https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B076G9M9JG?psc=1 https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B076G9M9JG?psc=1

sjg007 5y ago

It’s not common but not crazy expensive to add.

lotsofpulp 5y ago
A GFCI outlet behind a toilet would be at least $1k if not a few thousand unless there is an existing outlet between the studs above where you want it. There would be electrical, drywall, and maybe even plumbing work since most toilets are in cramped areas and I would expect possibly needing to move them.
- sjg007 5y ago
  Maybe that seems high. I paid $200.
  - lotsofpulp 5y ago
    I imagine that was just making a hole and running wire straight down. If the outlet is on the other side of the sink and walls need to be cut and studs drilled through, the costs should rise quickly. I figure even the electrical permit might cost $100 alone. My experience is limited to high cost of living areas though.
    - deleted 5y ago
      [deleted]
- kasey_junk 5y ago
  I’m in Chicago, not the land of cheap contractors normally and was quoted $250 for a full install.
  - lotsofpulp 5y ago
    Wow, I had an electrician run a wire from the circuit breaker in my garage along on the garage floor to create an on the wall (not even in the wall) outlet 15 feet away for a chest freezer and it was $250. No wall work at all. And that was summer 2020 prices. I doubt I could even get one to come out for a small job like that right now. I am on the west coast.
    - kadoban 5y ago
      At the low end (of job size), I think a lot of things cost about the same, since you're really paying for them to just get there and talk through what you want.
- MerelyMortal 5y ago
  It's likely that most houses, especially ones built in the last 30 years in the US, will have a nearby option. My house was built about 15 years ago, and there's a light switch by my toilet, so I could run off of that. There is also an outlet in another room that shares a wall by the toilet, so that would be an option too. I don't have experience with GFCI (which I imagine is probably code-required around wet areas), but running a regular outlet off of another one is super easy if one is technically (and safety) competent.
  - avidiax 5y ago
    That's what I did. Added a GFCI outlet below the light switch with an old work box. Hardest part was cramming all the wiring back in. Have a short extension cord to snake to the bidet. I don't think my landlord would even notice, since it blends so well, and now it powers a toothbrush charger as well. Plumbing is a non-issue, since you just split the toilet feed with a T-joint included in the kit.
lifeplusplus 5y ago
Your comment in other post is so true... very important point! "I've found that for this to be effective you have to cut out distractions like FB, Twitter, youtube, reddit, HN, video games, etc..."

lotsofpulp 5y ago

I would not be able to justify anything more than a stream of tap temperature water for my butt.

DaiPlusPlus 5y ago
Once you’ve tried the blow-drying, hot-water, steerable jets and pre-heated seat you never go back. Contemporary western toilets feel barbaric in comparison. No joke.
- lotsofpulp 5y ago
  I have tried them in Japan, but the cost: benefit ratio is off for me.
  - MerelyMortal 5y ago
    FYI anyone who wants to try one and is flying through Honolulu: The Honolulu airport has fancy public bidets on the second floor in the less-traveled areas near the private clubs.
  - anarticle 5y ago
    Consider you're riding it daily. You've likely spent more on less useful things.
    - lotsofpulp 5y ago
      I do “ride” it daily. I just have never thought I need even more convenience or comfort than I already have from my $40 bidet. I need it for a few seconds then provide water, I wipe dry, and leave the bathroom.
- city41 5y ago
  I had them at my last job and sure they're very nice. But honestly the water only ones are totally fine.